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When a General Retainer Agreement Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

CARET Legal

Understanding General Retainer Agreements A general retainer agreement , an upfront contract between a law firm and a client, guarantees the lawyer’s services for a certain period. We also illustrate what legal practice management software (LPMS) can contribute to the process.

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The Benefits of Boutique Law Firms

MyCase

You know the type—nice office, big desk, fancy suit, and working long hours on a stack of case files. A boutique law firm’s case management process provides a different experience for lawyers and clients. . Have a Solid Method for Case Management. But there are several ways to practice law.

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Client Interview Transcript: Tips for Interviews with Clients

MyCase

Afterward, your team can conduct a quick phone screen to assess whether the case is relevant to your law firm’s practice area(s). . Tip: Manage cases from start to finish with MyCase. Our case management software offers everything you need in one place, including workflow automation, document management, calendaring, and more.

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How Emerging Technologies Shape the Face of Chinese Courts?

Conflict of Laws

For example, when an arbitration clause is present, the system will suggest arbitration, in divorce cases, if one of the parties unable to appear in people’s court, then the smart system shall advise online mediation. In certain recent cases, such as (2019) Jing 0491 Min Chu No. 805 Case and (2020) Jing 04 Min Zhong No.

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Will AI Replace Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

MyCase

Managing document databases: Paralegals may be responsible for maintaining a clear, functional system of organization for the firm’s templates, contracts, and other critical documents. Assisting with drafting and proofreading legal documents: Legal assistants may be tasked with proofing contracts, briefs, etc.,

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Virtual Hearing in China’s Smart Court

Conflict of Laws

Entrance restriction, lockdown, quarantine and social distancing challenge the court process and case management. Some important cases were also tried online. 4] The contract originally included a clause to resolve disputes in London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and to apply English law.

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Time to Vote! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023

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Catylex Contract Analytics Elevator Pitch: For businesses that depend on contracts, Catylex Contract Analytics delivers quick answers without reading mountains of paper. Until now, Contract AI has been disappointing because of weak training. Read this startup’s detailed application.